After earning All-NBA honors for the first time a year ago as a member of the Second Team, Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown wasn’t included on the 2023/24 All-NBA teams that were announced on Wednesday. Brown responded on Thursday by performing like the best player on the court in Boston’s Game 2 win over Indiana, racking up 40 points on 14-of-27 shooting in 38 minutes of … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Brown, Tatum, Kornet, Brissett
And-Ones: TNT Sports, Trades, Santa Cruz, Award Votes
With TNT Sports seemingly on the verge of losing its NBA broadcast rights to NBC during the current round of media rights negotiations, it’s possible the 2024/25 season will be the last one that features TNT’s iconic Inside the NBA studio show, featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show (Twitter video link), … [Read more...] about And-Ones: TNT Sports, Trades, Santa Cruz, Award Votes
Pacers Notes: Game 1 Loss, Haliburton, Turner, Carlisle
Numerous late-game mistakes cost the Pacers a chance to take an early lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. Coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that “a lot of things had to go wrong for us and right for them” for the Celtics to escape with a victory in Tuesday’s Game 1, but as Collier details, that’s exactly what happened. Indiana held a … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Game 1 Loss, Haliburton, Turner, Carlisle
2023/24 All-NBA Teams Announced
The All-NBA teams have been announced for the 2023/24 season. A total of 99 media members voted on the honors, with players receiving five points for a First Team vote, three points for a Second Team vote and one point for a Third Team vote. This year’s All-NBA teams are as follows: First Team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (495 points) Nikola Jokic, Nuggets (495) Luka … [Read more...] about 2023/24 All-NBA Teams Announced
Edwards, Haliburton Earn Salary Increases With All-NBA Nods
The maximum-salary rookie scale extensions that Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton signed last offseason will have starting salaries worth 30% of the 2024/25 salary cap instead of 25% after both players made All-NBA teams. Edwards earned a spot on the Second Team, while Haliburton made the Third Team. As our maximum-salary projections for … [Read more...] about Edwards, Haliburton Earn Salary Increases With All-NBA Nods
Eastern Notes: Magic, D-Lo, Tillman, Pistons, Knicks
The Magic are interested in Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell, league sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Russell holds a player option for 2024/25 worth $18.7MM, but could become an unrestricted free agent if he decides to turn down that option. Orlando has previously been cited as a potential suitor for Russell. Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported nearly two months ago … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Magic, D-Lo, Tillman, Pistons, Knicks
Porzingis Won’t Play In Game 1 Of Conference Finals
Kristaps Porzingis won’t return for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics big man has been listed as out for the opener against the Pacers on Tuesday, the team’s PR department tweets. Another frontcourt player, Xavier Tillman, is listed as questionable due to personal reasons. It’s no surprise Porzingis will remained sidelined. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported … [Read more...] about Porzingis Won’t Play In Game 1 Of Conference Finals
Sam Cassell Among Lakers’ Head Coaching Candidates
Celtics assistant Sam Cassell is among the candidates to become the Lakers‘ next head coach, according to Shams Charania and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, who describe Cassell, James Borrego, and J.J. Redick as the team’s “initial leading targets.” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday that Borrego and Redick are “names to watch” in Los Angeles’ head coaching search. A … [Read more...] about Sam Cassell Among Lakers’ Head Coaching Candidates
Community Shootaround: Conference Semifinal Check-In
Of the NBA’s four conference semifinals currently in progress, one looks all but over. The Celtics, who entered the series as heavy favorites, hold a 3-1 lead over the Cavaliers, will host Game 5 (and a potential Game 7) in Boston, and are facing a banged-up Cleveland team that might not have its leading scorer (Donovan Mitchell) or defensive anchor (Jarrett Allen) back in … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Conference Semifinal Check-In